The Musica duorum of the composer Eustachio Romano, also known as Eustachius de Macionibus, was issued in Rome in 1521. Eustachio, who was a nobleman as well as a composer, dedicated this volume to the future Pope Julius III, offering these small chamber works to refresh the prelate's spirits when he tired of weightier studies. These light, playful duos were collected in the first publication ever devoted entirely to music for instrumental ensemble.

Preface Acknowledgments I. The Book The Title Page and the Table of Contents Dedication and Patron Colophon and Printer II. The Composer and His Namesake Eustachio Romano: His Family and His Name Eustachius de Monte Regali III. The Frottole Frottole Published by Petrucci Frottole Published by Antico IV. The Music for TwoMelodic Style and Counterpoint Ranges and Modes Notation Erasmus Rotenbucher's Texts V. The Performance of Eustachio's Duets VI. Eustachio's Historical Position VII. The Edition Musica DuorumAppendix I. Manuscript Additions in the Vienna Copy Appendix II. Frottle by Eustachio Romano and by Eustachius de Monte Regali Gallus Thematic Index of Musica Duorum

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